Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. dAzErTEl
WASHINGTON. d, c., March "a, 1887.

WASHINGTON, II. u, March "a, 1901
John J. Campbell, of Petersburg, Va, has
been removed from the important position
Of chief clerk in the folding department of
the c. S. Senate, and Capt. Asa Rogers ap'
pointed to take his place. The GAzETTE'5
stated week or more ago
that this change would occur, but the state
ment was met by both doubt and denial in
mauy places Capt. Rogers took the oath
of Office yesterday, but there is wonderful
complication in the case, and mysterious
misunderstanding between Malone, Riddle
berger and Sergeant-at.Arms Canaday about
it, full and authentic particulars of which
are alone in the possession of the GAZETTE'S
correspondent. 1t appears that Campbell
Yesterday drew the sum Of FIVE hundred
dollars, allowed to him by the Senate COM
mittee on contingent expenses, in compen-
sation for copyrighted improvement by
him in the method of keeping the accounts
of senators with the folding department.
1t is there that the important work is done
of recording, entering of record and distIl-
buting the great quantities of books and 9TH
er publications which from year to year are
printed for Senators at government eX,
pense. But Campbell had hardly finished
the count of this extra pay, drawn for pre-
sumablv efficient and valuable services, De-
fore he was served with notice OF dismissal
by the Sergeant alarms, without specifying
reason or cause therefore. The place was
first filed after the election of Canaday by
the appointment of Col. VIM. +. Sims, OF
Danville, Va, on the recommendation CT
Malone. Sims, soon after the Chicago con-
vention, where he disobeyed instructions for
Arthur and voted for Logan, was dismissed,
and Campbell, at the request of Malone. ap,,
pointed in his place. Campbell too, had
been one of Mahone's private secretaries Tor
g number of years, and even after appoint
ment to the folding room continued to do
much important and private clerical work
for the Senator. The blow at first so
stunned Campbell that he could not say
who or what did it. The first glimpse
caught of the Malone hand in his downfall
was when Capt. Asa Rogers. another citizen
of Petersburg, and the confidential! friend OF
Malone, was made thesuccessor of Campbell.
Then, the question was aske1 where
was Riddleberger, and was he party to
either the removal of Campbell or the up.
pointment of Rogers? Canaday, it was sta
ted, had promised Riddeberger, a month
ago, that in case of Campbell's removal the
new appointee should be named by him.
Riddleberger arrived in the city few hours
after Campbell's dismissal, and yesterday
called at the residence of Canaday for an
explanation. The meeting was friendly,
but the chaotic state of the matter by no
means removed. Canaday assumed respon-
sibility for the removal of Campbell, and
charged it to CampbelPs inefficiency, grow
ing out of inattention to his duties. He
admitted the promise made to Riddleberger.
and explained that the appointment OF
Capt Rogers should only be temporary or
for period of three months. But notwith-
standing this assurance the state OF embar-
rassment remains the same. The Virgnians
here say that Rogers is Mahone's appointee,
and are talking of the power he still Yields
over the offices of the Senate. This ls, OF
course. disagreeable to Rddleberger's
friends. But Riddlebergor is 10th to do an
injury to Rogers, who was his adviser and
second in some of his duels, and who
has superintended the adjustment OF
other matters of personal controversy
between the Senator and his foes
Campbell denies the correctness OF
Canaday's charge that he was Inefficient,
and points to the action of the Senate COM
mite in giving him Increased pay, ana
shows letter. dated yesterday, from the
superintendent of the folding department
declaring his industry, capacity and etflci,
ency to bs without question. 1t Is oelleVed
By many that Campbell, who has not. dur
ing the past year, been so active as formerly
in the service OF Malone, was really given
his quetus from that quarter. Although
out of the Senate Malone still has strong in
huence with republican Senators and with
the republican party, and Is the especlal
friend of Senator Sherman. during the
confusion Capt. Rogers has not neglected
to be sworn in, and will undoubtedly serve
out his temporary term. When that snail
expire, it is probable that Senator Riddle.
berger who is exceeding kind OF heart, Will
have the right to name II successor, and con-
sent to let Rogers keep the place.
At the Protestant orphan asylum, OF this
city, last night, in the presence of large
audience. the wife of the President. after a
short address by Mr.. Linden Kent, formerly
of Alexandria, unveiled handsome por-
trait of the wife of President Madison, who
was the first 10 hold the position OF first d.
rectress of that asylum.
Colonel P. c. HsinE corps Of engineers,
has been detailed to take charge of the con-
struction Of the new bridge over the East
ern Branch in this city.
The Commissioner of Internal revenue
has appointed Thomas B. Buskirk, OF ln.
diana, an agent OF the internal revenue SER
vice but has not assigned him to any par
ticular field Of duty.
Among those who called upon the Presl-
dent Yesterday were Rev. DIR. Bullock, OF
this city, and Rev. DR.. Hoge. of Richmond
At the famous Presidential Richmond trip,
on which Mrs. Cleveland did not 60. it had
been arranged that Rev. DIR. Hoge should be
her escort while in that city, and being here
yesterday, he called with his friend, Dr.. Bul-
lock, to express his personal regret for his
disappointment, and his hope that it might
be his good fortune at another time to fulfill
the part that had been assigned him last
fall. The President, after pleasant talk
with the two gentlemen, invited them TO 60
to Mrs. Cleveland's reception room. and re-
uuested DR.. Bullock to introduce his Rich
mond friend to her. Under the escort of an
usher the gentlemen went to the East Room,
where Mrs. Bullock awaited them, and with
her were taken 10 Mrs. Cleveand's private
reception room, where they were very agree.
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